US Bridges

Road M over Taylor Creek Trib

Good

Colfax County, Nebraska · 9N .2E of Richland · Structure no. C001902605

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road M over Taylor Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Road M over Taylor Creek Trib in Colfax County, Nebraska. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad M
CrossesTaylor Creek Trib
Location9N .2E of Richland
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyColfax County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.569, -97.2108
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2003)
Projected traffic34 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road M over Taylor Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road M over Taylor Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Road M over Taylor Creek Trib carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Road M over Taylor Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Road M over Taylor Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.